I'm a tech generalist. I've done desktop Linux app work, systems work, and web dev stuff (in Django, Rails, and Phoenix). I got into functional programming & Elixir last year, and I really like it.
I think of doubt as a normal thing everyone experiences and imposter syndrome as a thing that comes from having others belittle your skills over and over. The term was created specifically to talk about women's experiences because it's a product of misogyny.
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If it arises from entirely internal factors, it's just plain old doubt.
If it's based on external factors (eg other people always wanting a second opinion because they don't trust your opinions), it's impostor syndrome.
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I think of doubt as a normal thing everyone experiences and imposter syndrome as a thing that comes from having others belittle your skills over and over. The term was created specifically to talk about women's experiences because it's a product of misogyny.
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